Emeritus
Website:
brookdale.com
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Higher Education, E-Learning Providers, and Education
Job details:
About the Role :
Erulearning, part of the Emeritus Group, is seeking Senior Manager - GRC to support its India Campus business. This role will partner closely with legal, Universities, India based University Partner and business teams to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance on India's evolving regulatory landscape for foreign university participation. The role reports to the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance and is based in India.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen governance frameworks, policies, processes, and internal controls to enable the compliant and sustainable growth of the India Campus business.
- Lead annual risk assessments for India-based university partners, proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks.
- Drive the execution of the India Campus compliance program, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and global governance standards.
- Plan and lead compliance reviews, audits, and monitoring activities, ensuring timely remediation of findings and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide ongoing oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable Indian regulatory requirements, including the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, and other relevant statutory frameworks.
- Oversee compliance across key risk domains, including student recruitment and marketing practices, sales operations, third-party engagements, cross-border payments, foreign investment regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, and international sanctions compliance (including OFAC).
- Promote a strong culture of integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, and risk awareness through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Leverage technology, automation, and data-driven solutions to enhance compliance monitoring, risk management effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience :
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, and/or Compliance functions. CIA, CFE, or equivalent professional certifications will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience working with Indian higher education regulatory frameworks and/or foreign university partnerships and collaborations in India is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving capabilities and the ability to translate risks into practical business recommendations.
- Effectively balance regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and business objectives.
- Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced, high-growth, and global environment.
- Attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and resolving issues.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to leverage technology, data analytics, and automation tools to enhance risk management, compliance monitoring, and governance processes. Experience in implementing automation-driven risk solutions will be a distinct advantage.
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